Monday, March 30, 2009

When I began reading food blogs (many months before starting my own) I noticed that many people had a love/hate relationship with two ladies: Nigella and Martha Stewart. I did not know much about them but soon became a huge fan of both. That is why I chose a recipe by Nigella as the first recipe ever posted on my blog in Portuguese.

That was a long time ago and I felt like baking these muffins again – they are really good. I did not have this blog in English back then, that’s why I post these here right now.

Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper baking cups.

Mix all the filling ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add sugar.In a wide-mouthed measuring cup, whisk the egg, melted butter and buttermilk. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid. Mix lightly and gently, remembering to keep it bumpy – I used a fork to mix it.Fill the cups 1/3 full, add a scant tablespoon of filling, then cover with more muffin batter until 2/3 full.Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the muffins from the pan and place them on a rack. Drizzle with honey.

You got me with that last picture. I am so impressed! I love Nigella and have purchased all her cookbooks. When Express came out I got to meet her at a book signing. She was beautiful, humble, and so intelligent. Love her!

I just made two batches of these on my day off (yesterday) and they were amazing. My roommates and I all sat down to watch 'Marley and Me' the movie and we ate through both batches in the space of 2 hours. They were that addictive.

These look so good. I have seen this recipe on the internet and I even have the book. I keep wanting to make them, but never get around to it. Baklava is one of my all time favorite deserts, so I am sure this is delicious. Great pictures!!!

Hi,As a Turkish when I first saw these muffins I said "yes, these are just for me"... So I tried your recipe last night and couldn't stop myself (I normally try not eat after 6 pm) and ate one. OMG, OMG, OMG...They are absolutely delicious. I bring some to my office for my friends to taste and they were all the same... Anyway, thanks you for sharing this fabulous recipe...